Dinner for 13
Buffalo Roasted Turkey
A whole turkey roasts with butter, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until the meat reaches a safe temperature.
Typical price
$9.51for 4 servings
$2.38 per serving$9.51 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 200 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 13servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budgetGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast$3.99/lb typical | 6.5 lb | $25.94Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $30.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 to 14-pound turkey
- 12 tbsp butter
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup hot sauce
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and place the turkey breast-side up in a large roasting pan.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Brush the melted butter over the turkey, then season it with salt and pepper.
- Roast the turkey for 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 hours, checking that the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
- Brush the hot sauce over the turkey during the final 20 minutes of roasting.
- Rest the turkey for 20 minutes before carving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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